Cell Phone Rental for Switzerland
Rent a cell phone for use in Switzerland. With a cell phone rental, you will also need to purchase a Swiss SIM card. The prepaid SIM card for Switzerland, in conjunction with a rented or purchased GSM cellular phone, is easily the least expensive solution for making and receiving phone calls while you are in Switzerland. ALL incoming calls, regardless of their origin, are always, absolutely FREE! Outgoing rates, as outlined below, are extremely inexpensive as well. And since these cellular phone cards are prepaid, there is no need for a contract. For many people, purchasing a cellular phone is a smarter option than renting. Read this guide so that you can make an informed decision!
Purchase a GSM cellular phone for use with your prepaid Switzerland SIM card and get everything you need to stay in touch!
Please vist the our Country Specific SIM Card page for package deals
Features:
- FREE incoming calls - always!
- Low rates within Switzerland and overseas, including only $0.63 to the US per minute
- A Natel Easy SIM card
- A Swiss cellular phone number
- Free talk time worth US$45.00
- International calls to Europe and N. America as low as US$0.63/min.
- Free Voicemail
- No yearly contract, monthly charges or credit check
SIM cards that are opened are non-refundable.
| GSM Phone Rental Rates |
| GSM Phone |
Weekly Rates |
Additional Weeks* |
| 1-week |
2-week |
3-week |
| 1 |
Value Phone |
$34.95 |
$49.95 |
$59.95 |
$10.00 |
| 2 |
Executive Phone |
$49.95 |
$69.95 |
$84.95 |
$15.00 |
* Additional weeks are calculated for weeks in addition to a 3-week rental period. Charges are applied for each additional week.
Please view our GSM Phone Rentals page for more important information
Having a cellular phones while travelling internationally is indispensable in terms of security and convenience, and with a prepaid Switzerland SIM card, it is now also affordable! We also offer other overseas destinations. Click here to view our complete list of Country Specific Prepaid SIM cards with FREE incoming calls! Click here to view the complete list of countries serviced for our International SIM card for around the world roaming with just one number!
Activating Your Service:
- Put the Natel SIM card into your GSM phone
- Turn on your phone and enter the 4 digit PIN code
- You will automatically be credited for 80CHF (US$45.00) of talk time
- Start calling
Adding Talk Time:
Recharging (prepayment) is possible at any time by purchasing a Value Card, available at kiosks, post offices and all Swisscom Shops in values of: CHF 20, 50 and 100. Then follow these simple instructions:
- Rub off the security strip on the Value Card to reveal a 14 digit code.
- Dial "*123" followed by the 14 digit code and the send (talk) button
- A short time later you will receive a SMS short message on your mobile phone display to indicate that it has been recharged.
Alternatively an application has been included with you Natel easy kit to register to recharge using your credit card. To apply send in the application enclosed with you Natel easy kit.
Rates:
There are four different calling plans for your Airtel "Fórmula" prepaid SIM card. However, the "fórmula 20" is the only tariff that allows international calling so we strongly recommend that tariff. By default, the Airtel Fórmula SIM is set to the Fórmula 20 tariff.
| Switzerland Domestic Rates (per minute) |
| Call Type |
Peak |
Off-peak |
Nights & Weekends |
| Standard calls |
$0.56 |
$0.51 |
$0.45 |
| Calls to Natel mobile phones |
$0.56 |
$0.51 |
$0.45 |
| Calls to other Swiss mobile phone providers |
$0.73 |
$0.58 |
$0.58 |
- Peak times: 7AM-6PM weekdays
- Off-peak times: 6AM, 7PM-9PM weekdays
- Nights and weekends: All other times including holidays
- Standard calls are those made to a fixed phone
| Switzerland International Rates (per minute) |
| Country |
Rate |
| USA |
$0.63 |
| UK |
$0.74 |
| Australia |
$0.74 |
| Germany |
$0.63 |
| Japan |
$0.96 |
Service Life:
The Natel easy will continue to operate as long as there is any charge remaining on the SIM. If your remaining talk time reaches 0 you will only be able to dial recharge numbers via a Value Card or credit card.
Coverage:
Cellular coverage in Switzerland is excellent, far exceeding typical cellular coverage in the US.
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